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| | | | | | | 5 Things I Can't Wait to Camp With This Spring | For most of the Northern Hemisphere, days are getting longer and warmer. And if you're like us, that means more time outside, backpacking, and camping. From the time I was a child, camping has been an essential part of my life. It's been a time of connection with family and friends. And, of course, a time to connect with our natural world. I've found there's nothing more grounding than sleeping on the ground. And during times of high stress and anxiety, a night (or two or three) on the earth is a welcomed respite.
As an outdoor gear editor, many new products arrive at my doorstep for testing. Some are great, some not so much. Here are some things I've been testing that I'm excited to share with you.
- Big Agnes Lost Ranger 3N1 Sleep System: Steamboat Springs-based Big Agnes has been innovating in backcountry comfort for more than two decades. Its new 3N1 sleep system is the latest clever and comfortable sleep system. The keyword is versatility. Two sleeping bags that can be zipped together make up the system. Use the outer bag for warm nights (it rates down to about 50 degrees), the inner bag for cool nights (it rates to 35 degrees), and both bags together for cold nights (rating down to 15 degrees).
- Poler's Napsack Wearable Sleeping Bag: Yeah, I know. It's basically a snuggie for the outdoors. And like the snuggie, don't knock it till you try it. First made fun of at our house, it soon became the sought-after piece for backyard campfires and after-dark outdoor dinners. It's a comfy car camping accessory.
- Yeti Hopper M20 Backpack Cooler: This is the new (and we'd say improved) version of Yeti's BackFlip Hopper backpack cooler. The biggest change? A new magnetic closure. If you've used Yeti (or similar) soft coolers in the past, you might've grown frustrated with how hard it is to pull the zipper open and closed. No longer. It still has all the Yeti bona fides, to be sure, like some serious ice and cold-retention chops.
- Eddie Bauer's Super Sevens Kit: Again, versatility is vital, especially when it comes to camping. Eddie Bauer's new Super Sevens Kit is one of the most versatile, lightweight, and packable layering systems we've seen. It's a pullover fleece, wind jacket, and waterproof rain shell that can be packed in their own pockets and a stuff sack. I leave it by the garage door knowing I can just grab it on my way out and will be prepared for whatever Mother Nature has planned.
- Our Dog, Huxley: Sure, he's almost my size. And, yes, he's put a few punctures in our tent(s). He's also terrified of the wind (funny for a 120-pound dog). But camping is about being in places we love around people we love. So camping with Huxley is always a must.
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